Helen Myers

Dr. Helen Myers is a Research Fellow and Trial Manager in the School of Medicine at Keele University, specializing in Clinical Epidemiology of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly focusing on hand and rheumatological disorders. She joined Keele’s Primary Care Sciences department in 2002 after completing a BSc in Occupational Therapy (1991), an MSc in Healthcare Research (1997, Loughborough University), and a PhD (2008, Keele University). She received the UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation Early Researcher Award in 2010.

Her research emphasizes clinical trials and observational studies, including the PANDA-S and CAS-HA projects, which explore shoulder pain prognosis and hand osteoarthritis epidemiology. She has collaborated on trials evaluating corticosteroid injections, night splints for carpal tunnel syndrome, and digital imaging for osteoarthritis progression assessment. Dr. Myers also teaches research methods to third-year medical students.

• Research Interests: Hand osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculoskeletal epidemiology, clinical trial design, and primary care interventions.
• Awards: United Kingdom Occupational Therapy Research Foundation Early Researcher Award (2010).
• Professional Affiliations: British Association of Occupational Therapists, British Association of Hand Therapists, British Health Professionals in Rheumatology, and registered with the Health Professions Council.

Her work spans over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on clinical trial methodologies, osteoarthritis subtypes, and cost-effectiveness analyses. She manages trials like PANDA-S, investigating shoulder pain interventions, and collaborates with NHS trusts through Keele’s Clinical Education Centre.